Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership Programme 2026 with 60 Posts Available

Mpumalanga Community Safety invites young South Africans to apply for their Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership Programme 2026 with 60 posts available. The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025. This is a great chance for anyone dreaming of a career in traffic law enforcement and road safety.

Why This Traffic Officers Learnership Might Be Perfect for You

The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has opened applications for a 12-month Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership. This program takes place at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge. After finishing, you get a National Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer (NQF Level 4), which is recognized all over South Africa.

This diploma is your key to starting a career as a Traffic Officer. You’ll learn how to enforce traffic laws, encourage safer driving, and help protect everyone using the roads.

What This Learnership Wants to Achieve

This program focuses on training unemployed youth from the Mpumalanga Province to become skilled traffic officers who can help make roads safer. It aims to:

• Teach the rules of the road and how to enforce them.
• Cut down on road accidents by making sure people follow traffic laws.
• Prepare learners with both classroom lessons and real-world experience.
• Include people from all backgrounds, making sure women and those with disabilities get a fair chance.

What You Will Learn and Do

During the learnership, you will spend time in class and out on the field. This mix helps you understand the theory and get hands-on experience.

Classroom Learning Covers:

• Traffic laws and rules.
• How to enforce laws properly and with honesty.
• How to inform the public about road safety.
• How to check vehicles for problems.
• How to communicate with people and solve conflicts.

Field Training Includes:

• Running roadblocks and patrolling streets.
• Handling accidents safely.
• Managing traffic during busy times.
• Talking to people about how to be safer on roads.
• Giving tickets to drivers who break laws.

By the end, you will know how to control traffic, understand traffic laws, and follow strict rules for law enforcement. This will prepare you to work with local governments or provincial departments.

Who Can Apply: Basic Eligibility

To qualify for this learnership, you need to:

• Be a South African citizen living in Mpumalanga.
• Have a Grade 12 or equivalent certificate.
• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Hold a valid Code B manual driver’s license, or be working on getting one.
• Be physically fit, no visible tattoos, and have a clean criminal record.
• Have good communication skills and show discipline.
• Be ready for medical, fitness, and background checks.

How the Selection Works

The department checks all shortlisted candidates carefully. This includes verifying your qualifications, checking your ID and criminal record, reviewing your financial background, and confirming your driver’s license. Only those who meet all requirements will get called for an interview.

If you don’t hear back within three months after the closing date, it means your application was not successful.

Steps to Apply Online

To apply, visit the official Mpumalanga e-recruitment system and use Reference Number: DCSSL/09/25. Make sure to:

• Fill out the new Z83 form completely.
• Attach a detailed CV with at least three contactable references.
• Provide accurate information; incomplete or false data will be rejected.
• Do not attach qualification copies unless asked during shortlisting.
• If shortlisted, you will need to submit certified documents before the interview.

Important Dates and Contact Info

• Closing date for applications: 14 November 2025
• Reference Number: DCSSL/09/25

For questions, contact:

• Mr. V. Mathebula at (013) 766 4019
• Ms. S. Masango at (017) 811 1433
• Ms. N. Mathebula at (013) 766 9152
• Ms. A. Seku at (013) 766 4905

Why This Learnership Changes Lives

Joining the Mpumalanga Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership 2026 offers more than just a qualification. It gives you a chance to become part of a team dedicated to making South African roads safer. You will build skills that help save lives and serve your community. This program also helps you start a solid career in law enforcement, where discipline and honesty matter the most.

Don’t miss this chance to make a difference both for yourself and for everyone on the roads. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future as a Traffic Officer.